Cisco Network Compliance Manager Ultimate Software License and Support
Ensure continuous compliance and access to advanced features for your Cisco Network Compliance Manager with an Ultimate software license and per-perpetual support service.
- Extended Software Access: Gain access to the latest features and updates for Cisco Network Compliance Manager, ensuring your network management tools remain current and effective.
- Proactive Issue Resolution: Coverage for product software support services ensures timely assistance and problem-solving for your Cisco NCM platform.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain adherence to regulatory and internal policies with a fully licensed and supported network compliance management solution.
- Operational Continuity: Protection against software-related disruptions and access to expert support minimizes downtime and keeps your compliance operations running smoothly.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Network Compliance Manager (NCM) Ultimate software license provides perpetual access to the full suite of NCM capabilities, coupled with a vital product software support service. It ensures your organization has the necessary tools and ongoing assistance to manage network compliance effectively.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations, this license and support package integrates directly into your existing network infrastructure, providing a centralized solution for monitoring, auditing, and enforcing network policies.
- Full Feature Entitlement: Unlocks all advanced functionalities within Cisco NCM for comprehensive network compliance management.
- Perpetual Software License: Grants ongoing rights to use the NCM Ultimate software version without recurring software license fees.
- Continuous Software Support: Includes essential product software support services for bug fixes, patches, and technical assistance.
- Compliance Monitoring: Enables robust auditing and reporting to meet internal and external regulatory requirements.
- Network Policy Enforcement: Facilitates the consistent application of network security and configuration policies across your environment.
This Cisco NCM Ultimate license and support service offers SMB and mid-market teams enterprise-grade compliance management without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Continuous Network Policy Compliance
Enable teams to automate the monitoring and auditing of network device configurations against defined security and operational policies. Streamline the process of identifying and remediating compliance deviations to maintain a secure and regulated network environment.
on-premises networks, hybrid cloud environments, regulated industries, multi-device networks
Automate Configuration Auditing and Reporting
Automate the regular auditing of network device configurations to ensure adherence to internal standards and external regulations. Streamline the generation of compliance reports required for audits and internal governance.
centralized IT management, distributed network infrastructure, security-conscious organizations, IT governance frameworks
Proactive Risk Mitigation for Network Devices
Enable teams to proactively identify and address configuration drift and security vulnerabilities across their network infrastructure. Protect against potential breaches and operational disruptions caused by non-compliant device settings.
enterprise resource planning systems, critical infrastructure networks, data center operations, remote workforce support
Key Features
Cisco NCM Ultimate Software License
Provides perpetual access to all advanced features for comprehensive network compliance management.
Product Software Support Service
Ensures access to technical assistance, bug fixes, and patches for uninterrupted operation.
Automated Compliance Auditing
Reduces manual effort and risk by automatically checking network device configurations against policies.
Configuration Drift Detection
Helps maintain network integrity by identifying unauthorized or unintended changes to device settings.
Reporting and Analytics
Generates detailed reports for audits and operational insights into network compliance status.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector faces stringent regulatory compliance mandates like SOX and PCI DSS, requiring robust network configuration management and auditing capabilities to prevent data breaches and ensure financial system integrity.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to HIPAA regulations, which mandate the protection of patient data. Cisco NCM helps ensure network devices are configured securely to maintain data privacy and system availability.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are subject to numerous security standards and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, FISMA). Cisco NCM provides the necessary tools to audit and enforce configurations, ensuring secure and compliant network operations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and operational technology networks require high availability and security. Cisco NCM can help manage and secure these critical network environments, preventing disruptions and ensuring compliance with industry-specific standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Network Compliance Manager (NCM)?
Cisco NCM is a solution designed to help organizations manage and enforce network device configurations, ensuring compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements. It automates auditing, reporting, and remediation of configuration issues.
What does the 'Ultimate' license level include?
The Ultimate license typically unlocks the full feature set of Cisco NCM, providing access to all advanced capabilities for comprehensive network compliance management without limitations.
What is covered by the Product Software Support Service?
The support service generally includes access to technical assistance, software updates, patches, and bug fixes from Cisco for the licensed NCM software, ensuring its continued functionality and security.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.